Nancy (Clark) Bentley of Heavener, Oklahoma was born in Chicago, Illinois on February 2, 1942 to Louis R. and Elisabeth Irene (Fry) Clark. She passed away on June 10, 2025 in Tulsa, Oklahoma surrounded by her family. Nancy moved to Heavener, Oklahoma in 1957, where she built a wonderful life with her family.

She is survived by:

Her husband: Benny Bentley of Heavener, Oklahoma

Her brother: Thomas Clark and wife Lorella of Ft. Smith, Arkansas

Two daughters: Kathy Jones and husband Billy of Heavener, Oklahoma and Cindy Khoury and husband Todd of Tulsa, Oklahoma

One son: Kevin Bentley and wife Rana of Olathe, Kansas

Her grandchildren:

Kristen Morrison (Jess), Jessica Khoury, Julya Gandy (Brock), Benjamin Bentley, Christopher Jones (Kristina), Chelsea Khoury, Macie Bentley (Marcus), and Jackson Jones (Lizzie)

14 beloved great-grandchildren

Numerous loving nieces, nephews, other loved ones, and a host of friends

She was preceded in death by her parents, Louis & Irene (Fry) Clark; her brother, Richard Clark and his wife, Elaine; and her sister, Joan.

Nancy, beloved mother and cherished friend, found joy in her home, a sanctuary nestled on the family ranch where she would often gaze out over the valley from her kitchen window or savor the view from her deck. With a remarkable green thumb, she cultivated beautiful roses and tenderly cared for her plants, bringing life to her surroundings. A talented cook, Nancy delighted in preparing meals for her family, where her happiest moments were spent nurturing and caring for those she loved. Her warmth and generosity touched the hearts of all who knew her.

In lieu of flowers, family requests a donation be made to the Southern Christian Children’s Home in Morrilton, Arkansas would be appreciated in honor of Nancy.

 

Nancy’s memorial service will be at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, June 14, 2025 at the Poteau Church of Christ with Mr. Steve Breedlove and Mr. Bob Marchant officiating. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Cremation Center of Poteau, Oklahoma. “LeFlore County’s only on-site crematory”

To view Nancy’s online guestbook, please visit www.dowdenrobertscremationcenter.com.

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